Director of Engineering & Quality-SRC Automotive

Description

• Develop and manage budgets for Engineering and Quality departments.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Provide technical engineering and quality support to current and prospective customers.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Leadership to align engineering and quality initiatives with business objectives.
• Lead capital expenditure planning and execution, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet ROI expectations.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support product launch schedule, ensuring launches are on time, in budget, and meet customer expectations.
• Support Quality & Engineering Manager in internal and external audits, corrective actions, root cause analysis, and preventive initiatives.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and data-driven continuous improvement initiatives.
• Actively participate in Open Book Management through the Great Game of Business.
• Plan staffing needs, manage performance evaluations, and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Support facility initiatives in the form of Mini Games, Scoreboards, and other Great Game Principles
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, lower costs, and improve product quality.
• Maintain SRC Automotive's quality system certifications and ensure compliance with applicable standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Champion a strong culture of safety, risk mitigation, and accountability across the facility.
• Communicate SRC Automotive's quality goals, results, and capabilities to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Engineering and Quality personnel; support succession planning and talent development for Engineering Manager and Quality Manager
• Exercise authority to stop production when serious product defects or safety risks are identified.
• Establish departmental goals, objectives, and performance metrics aligned with company strategy.

Requirements

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities.
• Demonstrated success implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Experience with budget management, capital planning, and strategic execution.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and statistical analysis methods.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Proficient in Windows-based systems and Microsoft applications; Ability to learn and be trained company ERP system
• Proven experience maintaining quality certifications and leading internal and external audits.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience in engineering and/or quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Confident, decisive leader with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Automotive or engine manufacturing experience preferred.
• Effective relationship-building skills with internal teams, customers, and external partners.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package and growth opportunities.
• 100% tuition reimbursement.
• Onsite fitness center and wellness programs with mental health resources.
• Quarterly bonus opportunity.
• 5% 401(k) match and ESOP.
• PTO program and 11 paid holidays.
• Affordable and comprehensive insurance on your 61st day of employment.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance